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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 338.10 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 338.10 and 129.34 is: 193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 338.10 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/338.10 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 338.10 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 43,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,729.85/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.96

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